One day after a tornado swept through downtown wetumpka, damaging homes, churches, and businesses, volunteers and crews took the streets to restoring electricity and helping residents pick up the pieces left behind. Almost…
The New York Times Magazine talked with Stevenson about Alabama celebrating both Martin…
As part of our extensive Live coverage of the Wetumpka tornado, Elmore County Commissioner Troy Stubbs joined news anchor Darryl Hood at the scene of the destruction. That part of Wetumpka is in…
The Central Alabama Community Foundation is helping victims of the Wetumpka Severe Weather with a Tornado Relief Fund. From the CACF: "Funds will be used to support immediate as well as long term needs of citizens in Elmore County.…
Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis was Live on Alabama News Network this afternoon to describe his first-hand account of seeing the tornado damage in his city. As of that time, he says there were…
Alabama News Network anchor Jeff Sanders has more damage to show from the apparent tornado that hit near downtown Wetumpka this afternoon. While much of the downtown area was spared significant damage, the…
Alabama News Network anchor Jeff Sanders is on the scene of the tornado destruction in downtown Wetumpka. He says the worst of the damage is concentrated across the Coosa River from downtown. First…
Alabama News Network has photos of storm damage in Wetumpka. The damage came from a possible tornado that our Weather Authority team tracked Live as it crossed over downtown. We have reports of significant damage to First Baptist Church in…
Many people spent most of the night in downtown Montgomery, honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration was held at the Davis Theatre. "I was a freedom rider and that's the…
The 5th annual MLK Community Celebration took place at the Davis Theater Friday. The theme for this year is "because of them, I am." Dr. Tommie Stewart is the director and founder of the celebration. She says that in staying…
People across the country are feeling the brunt of the longest federal shutdown in U.S history, that is now on day 27, leaving tens of thousands of people without…
All eyes were on education, at Montgomery's annual state of the city and county address. Pike Road mayor Gordon Stone was the first to speak at the city and county breakfast…
The city has launched the latest initiative in its Smart City plan. Mayor Todd Strange, County Commission chairman Elton Dean, and Leslie Sanders of Alabama Power made the announcement Wednesday. Together…
Montgomery city leaders got an earful Tuesday night from concerned residents about celebratory gun fire. Things came to a head on New Year's Eve, when some folks heard gun…
Hundreds of people lined both sides of Dexter Avenue to witness the inauguration parade. Kay Ivey became the first elected female republican governor in the states history. It was a cold morning…
All eyes were on Alabama's capitol Monday for Alabama's inauguration. Governor Kay Ivey was among several other elected officials sworn in Monday. Despite the bitter cold, many people that I spoke with say…
Gov. Kay Ivey has taken the Oath of Office for a full four-year term as governor of Alabama. Under overcast skies, she delivered a bright inaugural address for the future of the state. Ivey was joined on the stage in…
The Shoppes at EastChase today announced that BurgerFi, a gourmet burger chain, is set to open its first Montgomery location. BurgerFi is a Florida-based concept with more than 100 locations nation-wide, and was one of the fastest-growing fast food chains in…
Crews have been working hard to get the Capitol steps ready for Monday's inauguration ceremony. Alabama's newly elected officials will take the stage for their oaths of office in front of viewers. Street…
The new Chief Justice promised to make funding for the courts his number on…
Montgomery Police say a car accident has left one person dead. The accident occurred Thursday night on Troy Highway at Plaza Drive and involved a pick-up truck and a SUV. The driver of the SUV died at the scene…
From State and City officials: When: Monday, Jan. 14 Details: This year’s event, which will occur one week earlier than most recent Inaugurations, will include the 10 a.m. swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, followed at noon by a parade down…
Crime stats in Montgomery are out, and you may be surprised to find out which crimes the city had less of last year. Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley gave the…
The gunfire heard on New Year's Eve, is still frightening to some people like John Phillips who lives in Montgomery's Garden District. "There were some people that showed up in…
Committee on Rules Jabo Waggoner (Chair) Clay Scofield (Vice Chair) Gerald Allen Linda Coleman-Madison Vivian Figures Jimmy Holley Steve Livingston Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Greg Reed Rodger Smitherman Committee on Finance & Taxation Education Arthur Orr (Chair)…
